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7-Eleven manager blames stolen money on 'flash mob'

By Peter Hermann , The Baltimore Sun — Thu, 24 May 2012 21:44:25 GMT

Police investigating, but find no evidence to cash theft

City police investigating, but find no evidence of cash theft

Sharon Love's lawsuit raises questions about coaches' responsibilities

By Tricia Bishop , The Baltimore Sun — Thu, 24 May 2012 21:31:51 GMT

Athletics leaders increasingly expected to police players

Although a Charlottesville, Va., jury found one man — athlete George Huguely V — criminally responsible for the beating death of Yeardley Love, his former girlfriend and fellow lacrosse player at the University of Virginia, the young woman's mother wants to hold his coaches culpable, too.

Baltimore County budget wins approval from County Council

The Baltimore Sun — Thu, 24 May 2012 21:06:04 GMT

Fewer county employees in $1.65 billion spending plan for year starting in July

The Baltimore County Council on Thursday unanimously approved County Executive Kevin Kamenetz's spending plan for the coming fiscal year, a $1.65 billion operating budget that includes no furloughs, layoffs or tax increases.

Gordon Ramsay's 'Kitchen Nightmares' heading back to Cafe Hon

By Jill Rosen — Thu, 24 May 2012 18:52:00 GMT

Baltimore Insider: It looks like the "Kitchen Nightmare" might not be over for Baltimore's Cafe Hon. A producer for the show has been calling around town, looking to book people for what appears to be an episode that will check in on how the Hampden restaurant has fared since Chef Gordon Ramsay swooped in last year to help turn the place around.

Tom Kiefaber's home auctioned

By John-John Williams IV , The Baltimore Sun — Thu, 24 May 2012 18:44:00 GMT

$75,000 bid wins Senator Theatre owner's Sparks residence

In less than five minutes, Tom Kiefaber said he was left with nothing.

Fish kills reach Baltimore harbor

Tim Wheeler — Thu, 24 May 2012 18:10:00 GMT

Die-offs seen in Inner Harbor, at Fort McHenry

Die-offs seen in Inner Harbor, at Fort McHenry

Marine found dead in Fort Meade barracks

By Colin Campbell, The Baltimore Sun — Thu, 24 May 2012 17:45:00 GMT

Identity, further details unknown

The Naval Criminal Investigative Service is investigating the cause of a Marine's death in his Fort Meade barracks room Wednesday afternoon.

19-year-old California woman charged with human trafficking

By Mary Gail Hare , The Baltimore Sun — Thu, 24 May 2012 17:00:00 GMT

Anne Arundel County police have charged a 19-year-old California woman with prostitution, operating a prostitution ring and human trafficking.

Towson police investigating report of sexual assault

By Jon Meoli, jmeoli@tribune.com — Thu, 24 May 2012 16:57:00 GMT

Baltimore County police said Thursday afternoon that detectives "are in the early stages of an investigation involving a possible sexual assault" near downtown Towson

Flash mob strikes downtown 7-Eleven; manager reports $6,600 in receipts taken

By Peter Hermann — Thu, 24 May 2012 15:29:00 GMT

Baltimore police are reviewing surveillance tapes to identify what appears to be middle-school youngster who mobbed a 7-Eleven store Wednesday afternoon on Light Street near the Inner Harbor.

Pit bull bites child in Pasadena

By Yvonne Wenger , The Baltimore Sun — Thu, 24 May 2012 14:51:00 GMT

A pit bull attacked a 9-year-old child Wednesday night in Pasadena as the boy played on his bike, police said.

Man killed in home invasion in Waverly

By Peter Hermann — Thu, 24 May 2012 14:43:00 GMT

A 35-year-old man was shot and killed Wednesday night after Baltimore police said several men forced their way inside his Waverly home and fought with the victim before shooting him in the head in his upstairs bedroom.

New poll by same-sex marriage advocates shows gains

by Annie Linskey — Thu, 24 May 2012 14:12:00 GMT

A new poll released today by gay advocates shows 57 percent of Marylanders would support same-sex marriage at the ballot box and 37 percent would oppose it -- a stunning 20 point gap in favor of the new law. It is by far the most optimistic survey on the issue.

Residents discuss Chapel Road area traffic problems

BY KAYLA BAWROSKI, kabawroski@theaegis.com — Thu, 24 May 2012 13:45:00 GMT

Although residents were divided on solutions, one thing was clear at a public hearing in Havre de Grace Wednesday night, something needs to be done to address traffic problems in the Grace Manor community.

Bodies of man, 2 sons found submerged in manure pit

By Mary Gail Hare , The Baltimore Sun — Thu, 24 May 2012 13:01:58 GMT

Authorities say they may have fallen into pit

Maryland State Police and fire crews recovered the bodies of three Pennsylvania men early Thursday from a manure pit at a Kent County dairy farm.

Comcast cable service disrupted to Baltimore customers

The Baltimore Sun — Thu, 24 May 2012 12:41:09 GMT

Technicians working to restore service

Some Comcast customers lost access to cable TV service in the Baltimore area on Thursday morning, as a result of "technical issues related to a piece of equipment," according to spokeswoman Alisha Martin.

Sergeant who says he got PTSD after shooting man speaks out

By Peter Hermann — Thu, 24 May 2012 11:58:00 GMT

Sgt. Richard Willard, who this week settled a lawsuit he filed against the city alleging he never got help after fatally shooting a man in 2005, sent me an email wanting to explain his situation further. I had talked to his attorney on Wednesday.

Police search for man wanted in West Baltimore slaying | VIDEO

By Peter Hermann — Thu, 24 May 2012 11:41:00 GMT

Baltimore police are seeking help in identifying a possible suspect in the April 24 shooting death of a 59-year-old man who was shot while sitting on the front porch of a home in West Baltimore.

Good morning, Baltimore: Need to know for Thursday

The Baltimore Sun — Thu, 24 May 2012 10:48:00 GMT

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Bodies of Mennonite man, 2 sons found in Kent County manure pit

Thu, 24 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Maryland State Police and fire crews recovered the bodies of three Pennsylvania men early Thursday from a manure pit at a Kent County dairy farm. The three were found submerged in the 20-foot-deep pit at Centerdel Farm in Kennedyville. The Peach Bottom, Pa., residents were last seen about 2 p.m. Wednesday and were reported missing by concerned family members about 6 p.m., when they did not return to their own farm.

Wesley Brown, first black Naval Academy graduate, dies

By Kevin Rector, The Baltimore Sun — Thu, 24 May 2012 02:38:00 GMT

Lt. Com. Wesley Brown, class of 1949, had long Navy career

The first African-American to graduate from the U.S. Naval Academy has died, according to an announcement from the school Wednesday.

'Unruly' school kids cause disturbance in downtown 7-Eleven

By Kevin Rector, The Baltimore Sun — Thu, 24 May 2012 01:40:00 GMT

Deal for free Slurpees attracts 20 to 30 kids who allegedly shoplift, get in physical altercation with store owner

A crowd of "unruly" school kids rushed into a downtown 7-Eleven store about 2 p.m. Wednesday for a free "Slurpee" promotion, and didn't leave until they'd caused a commotion — allegedly shoplifting and getting into a physical altercation with the store owner.

State OKs last round of school construction project funding

By Erica L. Green, The Baltimore Sun — Thu, 24 May 2012 01:18:31 GMT

School systems receive increased funding to tackle infrastructure, renovation needs

State officials approved more than $161 million in school construction funding Wednesday that will allow school systems in the Baltimore area to undertake a plethora of renovation projects that tackle everything from sweltering and overcrowded classrooms, to dilapidated buildings and amenities.

Fish kills grow in algae-tainted waters

By Timothy B. Wheeler, The Baltimore Sun — Thu, 24 May 2012 00:59:00 GMT

Death toll on Arundel creeks raised tenfold; more seen in Dundalk waters

Mass die-off appears to be caused by a weather-driven worsening of the pollution in the bay.

State agency looks at larger juvenile facilities

By Justin Fenton , The Baltimore Sun — Thu, 24 May 2012 00:13:01 GMT

The state's juvenile services secretary says he is considering expanding the size of privately run residential facilities for young offenders as his agency grapples with a shortage of beds.